Click link to watch testimony and read the agenda.
This hearing was held in Feb 2013. The discussion on Bill 738 begins at 1:53:20.
Although Chair Evans states in the video that there were approx 34 people or organizations that submitted testimony, the legislative website does not make all of the testimony available: HB738 testimony; SB1224 testimony.
There also seems to be general confusion as to the difference between an Accessory Dwelling Unit vs Transient Vacation Rentals vs B&B's. These are similar but different uses.
My understanding of the issues surrounding ADUs is constantly evolving, but at this time, i feel the best way to tackle this issue is at the county level. But I am grateful to Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland for trying to improve the housing situation in Honolulu. =)
RELATING TO LAND USE.Requires the counties to allow the construction of accessory dwelling units on lots on which a residential dwelling unit is permitted, except for lots situated on state agricultural lands in any county with a population of five hundred thousand or fewer persons. (HB738 HD1)
